The Mission: A Life for Freedom in South Africa

by Denis Goldberg

Overview

A comprehensive overview of life in South Africa before, during, and after the apartheid era, this unique memoir is a highly informative account of the sacrifices—such as life imprisonment and death—made in the name of freedom. Riveting and, at times, entertaining, this narrative provides insight into the lives of the activists trying to overthrow the apartheid regime. An interactive DVD containing additional stories, mementos, videos, and biographies is also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781920222437
Publisher:	Real African Publishers
Publication date:	07/01/2010
Pages:	428
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Denis Goldberg is a former activist against apartheid in South Africa. As a young civil engineer, he campaigned with the African National Congress and joined Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the liberation movement. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964, along with Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, but was released in 1985.